both candidates back on the campaign trail reaching out to voters in several pivotal states. rich edson has the latest. reporter: in the states, colorado, ohio, nevada -- we will see plenty of governor romney and president obama over the next five days. governor romney speaking in virginia. campaign aides say the candidates are pitching their closing arguments. president obama, a theme that his administration has accomplished economic progress. it is lost on the economy and criticizing the president's latest idea, proposing a new cabinet position. >> we do not even secretary of business to understand business. we need a president who understands business, naidu. >> we have made real progress these past four years. but wisconsin, we know that our work is not done yet. reporter: as the candidates across the country, election officials are ensuring that voters can get to the polls and vote once they get there. election officials say that despite power outages from the storm from all polling places currently have electricity. officials there say they expect a smooth election day,